{"id":7399,"date":"2022-06-10T10:39:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T00:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=7399"},"modified":"2022-06-10T10:39:45","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T00:39:45","slug":"ed-tpch-20220610","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-tpch-20220610","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Acting Executive Director, TPCH"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Prince Charles\u00a0Hospital<\/p>\n

Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n

Update<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Angie Dobbrick, Acting Executive Director, TPCH<\/p><\/div>\n

I have reached the end of my first week as Acting Executive Director TPCH and am very excited to join the Charlies team, even if only for a short while.<\/h4>\n

I have spent this week meeting with a number of senior leaders from across the hospital, and am keen to meet with many other staff during my time here, understand more about TPCH services, and support where I can.<\/p>\n

Like all Metro North facilities, much of our current focus is on planning our response to an increase in respiratory-related admissions including influenza, which we are seeing more and more of at this time. The goal is to make sure we are well prepared to manage the increased demand, by having a planned and structured approach to our workflows and workforce.<\/p>\n

We know that winter is a busy and challenging period, so it\u2019s important we stay calm, work together, and take things one step at a time. My approach is about supporting people to do their best job, so we know that as a team, we\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n

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ICU visit<\/p><\/div>\n

Executive walkarounds<\/h2>\n

This week I visited the Adult Intensive Care Unit and Adult Emergency Department. I was fortunate to have the Directors of these services, Dr Jayshree Lavana and Dr Andrew Spiller, along with other senior staff in the units, take me on a guided tour, and discuss their current patient activity and issues. I appreciate that staff on the ground are all very busy at the moment, so it was excellent to spend some time in the clinical space learning about TPCH\u2019s specialised services and how we support our patients.<\/p>\n

Staff Profile<\/h2>\n
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Candice Meaghan<\/p><\/div>\n

This week we will profile Candice Meaghan, Executive Support Officer for TPCH\u2019s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service.<\/p>\n

Having just been appointed to this new role, after previously working in various ICU administration positions at TPCH, Candice will be responsible for providing administration and executive support to TPCH\u2019s Assistant Nursing Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service. As a proud Wakka Wakka and Bundjalung first nations woman, Candice is looking forward to gaining further knowledge and understanding of TPCH\u2019s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Services, and working with staff in the department\u00a0to help support the health experience of First Nations patients at TPCH. A real team player, Candice values a hard working ethic and building strong relationships with her colleagues.<\/p>\n

When not working hard in the office, Candice is working hard on the sporting field, playing weekly games of social netball and softball. She also enjoys watching her three boys play community rugby league on the weekends.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 update – Closure of TPCH Fever Clinic<\/h2>\n

In line with the Metro North direction, TPCH Fever Clinic will close next Friday 17 June.\u00a0In the lead up, there will be the following phased closure for the general public and staff.<\/p>\n